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Nikolai Schuler
Snowflake - Intermediate Course
✓ Master more advanced features of Snowflake ✓ Explore Continuous Data Loading with Snowpipe, Continuous Data Protection including Time Travel and Fail Safe ✓ Explore Acess Control and Roles, Snowflake Editions and Pricing, Zero-Copy Cloning Welcome to this intermediate course on Snowflake, where you'll learn how to take your Snowflake skills to the next level with some of the platform's more advanced features and capabilities. In this course, we'll cover Continuous Data Loading with Snowpipe, Continuous Data Protection including Time Travel and Fail Safe, different table types, Zero-Copy Cloning, Access Control, and User Management. This course is highly practical and hands-on, with quizzes and real-world examples to help you apply your knowledge in practical ways. By the end of this course, you'll have a deep understanding of Snowflake's more advanced features and be equipped with the skills you need to work professionally with Snowflake. With Snowflake's Continuous Data Loading, you'll be able to load data into Snowflake in real-time, ensuring that your data is always up-to-date and accessible. Continuous Data Protection, including Time Travel and Fail Safe, provides you with advanced data recovery options, allowing you to recover from data loss or corruption quickly and easily. With our course, you'll also learn how to optimize your data storage and processing with different table types and Zero-Copy Cloning. Access Control and User Management ensure that your data is secure and accessible only to authorized users. By mastering these advanced features, you'll be able to use Snowflake to its fullest potential, enabling you to work more efficiently and effectively with your data. So enroll today and take your Snowflake skills to the next level! Not provided by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Snowflake Inc.
University of Pennsylvania
Employment Law: The Gig Economy
Gig work, a type of work that is done on a short-term or freelance basis, has exploded in popularity in recent years. The term gig work is commonly used to discuss work for businesses that facilitate peer-to-peer transactions. People usually think of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft, but the categories of gig work have expanded rapidly. Although people are quick to identify gig work, the newness of the concept has left many gaps in the legal definitions of what gig work is and how gig workers should be protected. This course seeks to clear up misconceptions about gig workers through an examination of various legal cases, examining grey areas of the law and also providing possible alternatives. We begin by examining how the gig economy is defined in terms of the relationships between employer, employee, and consumer, and we then examine how the gig economy is defined legally. We also explore how gig work classification has evolved over time through various court rulings. We will then determine the areas where court precedents have still fallen short in the coverage of worker protections offered to other employee statuses but not to gig workers. Finally, we will propose alternative solutions to gig worker classification that would increase worker benefits among other protections.
EDUCBA
Tibco BW: Design, Test & Integrate Workflows
By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure Tibco Designer projects, validate resources, design processes with activities and transitions, manage shared resources, implement JMS publishers and subscribers, apply Java code activities, perform data mapping and transformations, and integrate File and FTP palettes for real-world workflows. Participants will also develop the ability to test processes effectively, manage conditional logic, and synchronize file-based operations with JMS messaging. This course is designed for beginners progressing to an intermediate level, providing a step-by-step journey from foundational concepts to advanced integration scenarios. Through practical lessons, learners gain hands-on experience in modular process design, persistence, and workflow automation. What makes this course unique is its structured progression from fundamentals to applied case studies using File and JMS palettes, ensuring learners not only understand theory but also master practical, enterprise-level Tibco BW implementations. By completing the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to design, test, and deploy Tibco processes with confidence in real-world projects.
Coursera
How to edit photos for Social media with Canva
By the end of this project, you will learn how to edit photos for social media using the free version of Canva. An essential role of your social media marketing strategy is to establish your online identity and to appeal to your users, many times on a lean marketing budget. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to create eye-catching images and photo projects. You can use Canva to complete this project because it provides all the tools you need to edit photos for social media, while offering a variety of options for sharing and publishing.
University at Buffalo
Applied Analytics and Data for Decision Making
By the end of this course, learners are prepared to identify and test the best solutions for improving performance and integrating concepts from operational excellence methodologies for optimum data-driven decision making. The course begins with a focus on deciphering the root cause of problems through a variety of tools before determining and assessing best-fit solutions. Learners discover how to apply ISO, Lean and Six Sigma in the pursuit of aligning organizational operations data with performance standards. Hospitality, manufacturing and e-commerce case studies help illustrate how to build data literacy while ensuring privacy and data ethics measures are in place. Material features online lectures, videos, demos, project work, readings and discussions. This course is ideal for individuals keen on developing a data-driven mindset that derives powerful insights useful for improving a company’s bottom line. It is helpful if learners have some familiarity with reading reports, gathering and using data, and interpreting visualizations. It is the third course in the Data-Driven Decision Making (DDDM) specialization. To learn more about the specialization, check out a video overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi4mmeSWcVc&list=PLQvThJe-IglyYljMrdqwfsDzk56ncfoLx&index=11.
University of Colorado System
Business Intelligence Concepts, Tools, and Applications
This is the fourth course in the Data Warehouse for Business Intelligence specialization. Ideally, the courses should be taken in sequence. Effectively and efficiently mining data is the very center of any modern business’s competitive strategy, and a data warehouse is a core component of this data mining. The ability to quickly look back at early trends and have the accurate data – properly formatted – is essential to good decision making. By enabling this historical overview, a data warehouse allows decision makers to learn from past trends and challenges. In essence, the benefit of a data warehouse is continuous improvement. By the end of the course, you will be able to enhance Conformity And Quality of Data by gaining the knowledge and skills for using data warehouses for business intelligence purposes and for working as a business intelligence developer. You’ll have the opportunity to work with large data sets in a data warehouse environment and will learn the use of MicroStrategy's Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Visualization capabilities to create visualizations and dashboards. The course gives an overview of how business intelligence technologies can support decision making across any number of business sectors. These technologies have had a profound impact on corporate strategy, performance, and competitiveness and broadly encompass decision support systems, business intelligence systems, and visual analytics. Modules are organized around the business intelligence concepts, tools, and applications, and the use of data warehouse for business reporting and online analytical processing, for creating visualizations and dashboards, and for business performance management and descriptive analytics. This course is intended for business and computer science university students, IT professionals, program managers, business analysts and anyone with career interests in business intelligence. In order to be successful in this course, you should have either completed Course 3 of the Data Warehousing for Business Intelligence Specialization or have some prior experience with data visualization and document management.
Coursera
Financial Mastery with Oracle Hyperion
Oracle Hyperion is a suite of performance management applications that help organizations manage their financial processes. This course will provide a foundational understanding of Oracle Hyperion, covering its key features, real-life applications, and financial management use cases. Learners will gain the understanding and skills to leverage Hyperion for financial consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, and performance optimization. This course is designed for financial analysts, controllers, managers, and other professionals who are responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting. It focuses on individuals looking to enhance their proficiency in financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting using Oracle Hyperion. Participants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel functions, have a foundational understanding of accounting and financial statements, possess strong financial analysis skills, and be familiar with database structures and connections to ensure successful engagement with the course material. By the end of the course, learners will analyze key features of Oracle Hyperion, implement financial consolidation processes, and apply budgeting and forecasting techniques using the platform. Additionally, they will gain the skills to create financial reports and dashboards, optimizing their ability to manage financial data efficiently for improved decision-making and performance analysis.
Scrimba
Introduction to OpenAI Codex
In this course, you’ll learn how to use OpenAI Codex to speed up development, improve code quality, and automate real engineering workflows. You’ll start with a clear introduction to what Codex is and how it fits into a modern developer toolkit, before setting up Codex Cloud and reviewing changes locally. You'll then explore how to run analysis tasks in Codex Cloud, perform AI-assisted code reviews, and work efficiently with the Codex CLI and its built-in commands. You’ll also learn how to use the Codex IDE extension directly in your editor. After covering the basics, you'll move on to more advanced concepts such as context management, reasoning levels, tokens, and TODO handling, which will help you to get more predictable, higher-quality results from Codex. You’ll finish by setting up MCP servers to connect Codex to external tools and services, giving you a solid foundation for building more powerful, automated workflows. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to integrate Codex into your daily development process and use it effectively across local, cloud, CLI, and IDE environments.
SkillsBooster Academy
AI Presentation Generation: Comprehensive Guide
Presentations are a critical business tool — and AI is transforming how they're created. In this course, you'll master the complete presentation production process, from ideation to delivery, using AI to generate compelling content, stunning visuals, and cohesive designs. You'll learn to craft narratives that engage, apply strategic branding across slides, and leverage AI tools to automate workflows — all without needing advanced design or technical skills. Whether you're pitching to investors, training teams, or communicating strategy, you'll produce presentations that look professionally designed and feel authentic. What makes this course unique is its integration of design principles, storytelling strategy, and AI technology. You won't just learn to use tools; you'll understand how to direct AI for visual storytelling, data communication, and audience engagement. You'll explore how to balance automation with creative control, apply branding psychology to slide design, and build collaborative workflows that save hours while maintaining quality. You'll move from struggling with PowerPoint to confidently orchestrating AI-powered presentations that impress. By completing this course, you'll produce broadcast-quality presentations independently, streamline your design process dramatically, and communicate ideas with visual impact. As part of the AI for Content Creation Specialization, you'll integrate presentation skills with mastery of image generation, video production, and audio creation to become a complete AI content creator capable of producing fully immersive, multi-channel campaigns.
Packt
Brainstorming Specialist (Accredited)
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock your potential as a master brainstormer with this comprehensive course designed to enhance your problem-solving skills and foster creativity. You will be guided through essential brainstorming principles, techniques, and tools that are crucial for idea generation and decision-making. Whether you're tackling complex challenges or simply seeking fresh ideas, this course empowers you to lead brainstorming sessions with confidence. Throughout the course, you’ll explore practical methods such as mind mapping, brainwriting, and classic group brainstorming. You’ll gain hands-on experience by participating in team exercises and critical discussions, refining your ability to evaluate and organize ideas effectively. By the end, you'll be equipped to facilitate your own sessions using the tools and techniques learned. This course is ideal for professionals in leadership, project management, and creative roles looking to sharpen their brainstorming skills. It is open to anyone eager to lead and collaborate more effectively in group settings. No prior expertise is required, making it accessible to beginners. By the end of the course, you will be able to effectively facilitate brainstorming sessions, apply divergent and convergent thinking techniques, utilize physical and digital tools, and lead your team to creative solutions in any challenging scenario.
University of North Texas
Math Prep: College & Work Ready
This MOOC will cover four main categories: Number Sense, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and Geometry and Statistics. The purpose of this course is to review and practice key concepts to prepare learners for college and the workforce. This course will help learners review and practice key concepts in preparation for the math portion of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSI2). The TSI2 is a series of placement tests for learners enrolling in public universities in Texas. Please note, as the TSI assesses your math knowledge spanning from elementary math concepts to statistics, the content presented is extensive. You will want to allow yourself adequate time to study and prepare for the TSI2 assessment.
Coursera
Advanced SQL Retrieval Queries in SQLiteStudio
In this course you will learn to write advanced SQL (Structured Query Language) retrieval queries using SQLiteStudio. Retrieving data from a relational database is one of the primary methods used by application and web developers to display data and populate web pages. Since a database can be made up of a complex combination of relational tables, retrieving that data can be challenging. You can meet those challenges by gaining experience with some of the more advanced SQL coding techniques. Through hands-on practice you will write SQL code to use functions and grouping, sub queries, calculated fields, and conditional expressions. In addition, you will experiment with alternative methods of joining tables for data retrieval. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Google Cloud
App Dev: Adding User Authentication to your Application - Python
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you will enhance the online Quiz application to use Firebase authentication.
Google Cloud
Migrate Existing Prometheus Monitoring Workloads to Google Cloud
This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab, you will explore how to use Managed Service for Prometheus in a self-deployed data collection mode. You can also utilize managed data collection as well.
Logical Operations
PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining
In this course, you'll continue developing your Python skills by implementing object-oriented design through classes. You'll also streamline code logic and scope by using list comprehensions, lambda functions, and closures. This is the second course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization require that you use the provided virtual machine, which includes an installation of Python. The course setup instructions provided in the first course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications
During the four coming weeks, best experts in bitumen will bring you their knowledge and experience to build a strong understanding of today’s realities and new perspectives on the future of bitumen. Total is the European leader on bitumen markets. Innovation has always been the key to sustainability and durability in the products they develop. Their main objective here is to share technical knowledge and experience to insure bitumen are being used in the most effective and efficient ways for their different applications in road works. Ecole des Ponts, France oldest engineering school, remains very much in the present, as it has always been, in training engineers in order to meet the needs of our society and citizens in key areas such as transport housing and urban services, but also in fields like energy, environment, climate sciences, land-use planning and sustainable development. Nineteen world recognized experts on bitumen are contributing to this MOOC. The idea is to provide the broadest prism on this topic area with speakers coming from research, industry and end users.